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8 Odd Flavors You Might Love

8 Odd Flavors You Might Love

Jun 22, 2022Updated Sep 17, 20266 min readVape School

Vanilla, strawberry and menthol are popular for good reason, but vape juice flavors go far beyond the classics, all the way to novelty flavors like bacon. If you are curious and ready for something different, a few unusual notes might surprise you.

Here are eight odd flavor families worth a try, what each tastes like, what it pairs with, and how to explore new flavors without getting stuck with a bottle you do not enjoy.

Short version: Floral, spicy, salty, oak, cucumber, bubble tea, plum and breakfast flavors can all be great when they are blended well. Start with a blend that pairs the odd note with something you already like, clean your tank between flavors, and give a new juice a few days before you decide.

Eight odd flavors worth a try

1. Floral flavors

When you think floral, you might picture lavender or rose. Floral notes are not the most popular flavors out there, but they are often blended with tea to make a calm, delicate vape. You will also find them paired with lemonade, berries or honey.

A little floral goes a long way, so look for juices where the flower plays a supporting role. If you like fruity blends, a floral touch over berry or lemonade is an easy way in.

2. Spicy flavors

Spicy does not have to mean painfully hot. In vape juice, it usually means a warm little kick. Cinnamon is the most common example, from cinnamon rolls to churros, while chai-inspired blends bring in ginger, clove and cardamom.

Browse our cinnamon flavors, or see a few picks at the end of this post.

3. Salty flavors

A pinch of salt makes sweet flavors taste richer, which is why salted caramel and chocolate-dipped pretzels work so well. Salty vape juices use the same trick, adding a savory edge to very sweet flavors.

If you like that sweet-and-salty balance, start with a caramel blend. One note: salty flavors have nothing to do with nic salts, which are a form of nicotine rather than a taste. What Are Nicotine Salts? explains the difference.

4. Oak flavors

Oak adds a rich, dark, woody depth. It often turns up in juices inspired by barrel-aged drinks such as bourbon, and in tobacco blends, where it pairs naturally with vanilla and caramel. It sounds strange, but it can be surprisingly good.

If you already enjoy tobacco or vanilla flavors, an oaky blend is a natural next step. Complex blends like these often benefit from a little steeping.

5. Cucumber flavors

Think of a crisp, cool slice of cucumber. On its own it is an odd choice, but blended with other flavors it adds a bright, refreshing edge. Cucumber works especially well with melon, mint, lime and other light fruits.

Fans of melon, honeydew and lime flavors are the most likely to enjoy it.

6. Bubble tea flavors

Bubble tea, also called boba, started in Taiwan and has become a café favorite far beyond it. Bubble tea vape flavors capture the creamy milk tea base, often with brown sugar, taro or fruit. They taste nothing like your typical fruit or dessert juice, which is a big part of the appeal.

If you like creamy flavors, a milk tea blend is a gentle step outside your comfort zone. Fruit teas are a bubble tea staple too, so if you prefer fruit, look for blends with passion fruit or mango.

7. Plum flavors

Plum may be one of the most underrated fruit flavors out there. It is sweet and juicy with a slightly tart skin, and it tastes deeper and darker than most orchard fruit. Seriously, if you love plums, you will probably love a good plum vape.

Plums are stone fruits, like peaches, apricots and cherries, so if you enjoy those flavors, plum is worth a try.

8. Breakfast flavors

When someone says breakfast, you might picture the full spread of bacon, eggs and toast. Breakfast vape flavors are usually sweeter: pancakes with maple syrup, French toast, fresh pastries, donuts and coffee. You might be surprised which one you enjoy most.

Explore our maple, coffee, pastry and donut flavors to build your own breakfast lineup.

How to try an odd flavor

  • Start with a bridge. Pick a blend that pairs the unusual note with a flavor you already love, such as cucumber with melon or oak with vanilla.
  • Clean your tank first. Strong flavors, especially menthol and cinnamon, can linger in a tank and coil, which vapers call ghosting. Clean the tank, and use a fresh coil if the old flavor hangs on. Here is how to clean your tank.
  • Give it a few days. Your palate may need time to adjust to a flavor you have never had before, so do not judge a juice on the first puff.
  • Rotate flavors. If everything starts tasting flat, you may have what vapers call vaper’s tongue. Switching between very different flavors, such as a fruit and a dessert, can help.
  • Take notes. Keep track of the notes you like and dislike so your next pick is easier. Our guide on choosing the right e-liquid can help too.

Let the club do the exploring

The Zamplebox Club is built for curious vapers. You rate flavor notes when you set up your profile, and every monthly box explains why each bottle was picked for you. You can swap any bottle before it ships, mark favorites, and set flavors you never want to receive.

Our guide to perfecting your flavor profile shows how to fine-tune your picks.

Bottles worth trying

Warm spice is a friendly first step off the beaten path. Here are a few cinnamon flavors from our shop:

Want to see everything? Browse all our vape juice flavors.

Common questions

Are odd vape flavors worth trying?

They can be. Unusual notes often shine in blends, where they add something your usual flavors do not. Start with a blend that includes a flavor you already like.

Do salty flavors have anything to do with nic salts?

No. Salty describes the taste. Nic salts are a form of nicotine used mostly in pod systems.

How do I get a strong flavor out of my tank?

Remove the coil, take the tank apart, rinse the parts in warm water and let them dry completely. The coil’s cotton holds on to flavor, so a fresh coil is often the quickest fix.

WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.